One of the best ways to develop cross-cultural skills, in particular, is to understand the factors that cause us to differ from one another. This page presents a theory that does this as well as the opportunity to develop communication skills with parents and to consider the factors that have influenced one's own life.
Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory
Bronfenbrenner's framework explains the multiple influences that are on each of us. The diagram above summarizes the multiple influences. Even your own siblings are going to have some different influences.
Parent-Teacher Partnerships: A Theoretical Approach for Teachers
The following article uses Bronfenbrenner's theory to explore relationships between parents and teachers. As you read this article, you will gain valuable information about building positive relationships with parents while also learning about how Bronfenbrenner's theory is used in social analysis.
Below are a couple of presentations (one video, one Prezi) made by students who are planning to be teachers, based on Bronfenbrenner's ideas. One is by a Maori man in New Zealand, exploring his own social influences in his journey to become a teacher.
Considers self in relation to micro-, meso-, exo-, macro-, and chrono-systems.
Uses a technological tool effectively (presentation is interesting and creative)
Table of Contents
Introduction
One of the best ways to develop cross-cultural skills, in particular, is to understand the factors that cause us to differ from one another. This page presents a theory that does this as well as the opportunity to develop communication skills with parents and to consider the factors that have influenced one's own life.Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory
Bronfenbrenner's framework explains the multiple influences that are on each of us. The diagram above summarizes the multiple influences. Even your own siblings are going to have some different influences.Parent-Teacher Partnerships: A Theoretical Approach for Teachers
The following article uses Bronfenbrenner's theory to explore relationships between parents and teachers. As you read this article, you will gain valuable information about building positive relationships with parents while also learning about how Bronfenbrenner's theory is used in social analysis.
Below are a couple of presentations (one video, one Prezi) made by students who are planning to be teachers, based on Bronfenbrenner's ideas. One is by a Maori man in New Zealand, exploring his own social influences in his journey to become a teacher.edec ch 5/14 discussion on Prezi
Your Assignment
Use a technological tool to analyze your own social influences and create a presentation you can share with others. Here are some possible tools:http://prezi.com
http://www.toondoo.com/
https://www.filelab.com/video-editor
http://www.miniclip.com/sketch-star/en/create/?topic=there%20amazing
http://voicethread.com/
Or find something interesting to use here:
http://www.go2web20.net/#
Rubric
Considers self in relation to micro-, meso-, exo-, macro-, and chrono-systems.Uses a technological tool effectively (presentation is interesting and creative)